Through a new initiative between Charles Sturt University (CSU) and its TAFE partners, a number of TAFE graduates have secured scholarships to help them begin study at CSU. Ms Belinda Wallis, a former Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) student, has commenced CSU’s Vocational Education and Training degree program after completing an Advanced Diploma in Adult Vocational Education at CIT. “The University Pathways Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity and I hope to make both Charles Sturt University and CIT proud,” she said. Ms Wallis is one of 10 former TAFE students to win scholarships in 2010 provided by the University through the CSU University Pathways Scholarship. This program is in partnership with CIT, Riverina Institute and TAFE Western. CIT Acting Chief Executive Mr Peter Kowald said the CSU scholarships would allow more people to access further education. “By getting a scholarship the obstacle is gone and the doorway is open to a better career due to having a higher qualification.” CSU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Ross Chambers said the program is part of the University’s ongoing commitment to create strong education pathways and collaboration from TAFE to University in its regions.